Course No: PE05-11 CDE Credits: 6
Perio 360°: From Herodontics to Implants
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Exploring the breadth of periodontal diagnosis, prognosis and treatment when confronted with the option of saving teeth or replacing them with dental implants.
Location: University of Toronto Centre for Continuing Dental Education, 1440 Don Mills Road (Kern Road Entrance), Toronto, ON
Dr. Yair Lenga
Course Outline
Morning
Diagnosis and Treatment Planning
- Understanding how to interpret and classify periodontal attachment loss and arrive at a reliable and reproducible prognosis for treatment.
- Unraveling the countless procedures and options available to repair or regenerate lost periodontal tissue.
- Developing treatment algorithms that can be incorporated into the general practice office from hygienist to dentist.
- Achieving confidence when finally arriving at a hopeless prognosis for a tooth.
Afternoon
Periodontics and Dental Implants: How to achieve optimal esthetic and functional results
- Advantages and disadvantages of various ridge preservation techniques including a review of bone augmentation parameters, materials and success data.
- Maximizing esthetics through surgical and restorative techniques to compensate for inadequate hard and soft tissues.
- Maintenance and dealing with implant related complications and disease.
Tuition*
(includes continental breakfast, networking lunch, and afternoon refreshments)
| Prior to April 30, 2011 | After April 30, 2011 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists | $395 | $415 |
| Dental Team Members | $125 | $125 |
There may be an additional charge for the purchase of materials that are required to complete the hands-on component of this course.
Office Staff Tuition fee applies only when attending with dentist.
Office Staff attending without dentist are required to pay the dentist fee.
Course Times:
Registration: 8:30 a.m.
Course: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*Register at the same time for 2 or more courses and receive a 10% discount on each course.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Two weeks prior to course date – 100% refund. One week prior to course date – 50% refund. There is no refund for cancellations after one week prior to course date.
DISCLAIMER: Dental education institutions have an obligation to disseminate new knowledge related to the dental practice. In so doing, some presentations may include controversial materials or commercial references. Sponsorship of a continuing dental education course by the University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry does not necessarily imply endorsement of a particular philosophy, procedure, or product by this institution. The University of Toronto Faculty of Dentistry reserves the right to cancel this course due to circumstances beyond its control.
Biography
Dr. Yair Lenga graduated from the University of Toronto, Faculty of Dentistry, where he received his general dental degree as well as specialty training in Periodontics and a Master's degree in tissue-healing physiology. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Canada and the American Academy of Periodontology and a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology. Dr. Lenga’s experience includes all periodontal and reconstructive procedures including bone regeneration and periodontal plastic surgery. He is skilled in a variety of dental implant devices and associated procedures including bone grafting and sinus lifts and has completed a hospital-based fellowship in anesthesia. Dr. Lenga also holds a position in the Chronic Facial Pain clinic at Mount Sinai Hospital and is a part-time anesthesia instructor in the Department of Periodontology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Lenga maintains a full-time private practice in Toronto.